Comparison

iPlay vs IPTV SmartStream Player

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iPlay

Features
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Transform your streaming experience with iPlay-List, the ultimate video player designed for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Import your own playlists and enjoy your favorite content with ease. * Key Features: Extensive Format Support: Compatible with M3U, M3U8, Xtream Codes API, and more. Intuitive Interface: Easily navigate between your channels, movies, and TV shows. iCloud Sync: Find your settings and playlists across all your Apple devices. AirPlay Compatibility: Stream your content directly to your TV. Important: iPlay-List is a video player and does not provide any media content. Users must import their own playlists or content. The app does not promote or facilitate access to copyrighted content without permission. The user is solely responsible for the use of the application and the content they choose to add. Please ensure you have the necessary rights to access the content you upload to the application. Premium Subscriptions Available: Premium Weekly: $0.99/week (auto-renewable) Premium Monthly: $2.99/month (auto-renewable) Premium Yearly: $19.99/year (auto-renewable) All plans include unlimited playlist creation and usage. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iplay-lists/privacy-policy

About

IPTV SmartStream Player

This application is a video player designed for iOS devices. It supports major video formats, 4K content, subtitles, and dual audio. Users must provide their own IPTV playlists or streams to watch content.

Highlights
  • Supports major video formats
  • 4K content support
  • Subtitle and dual audio
  • Global search and favorites
  • Parental controls
  • Multiple language support
  • Speed test
Features
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IPTV SmartStream Player is video player for iOS, iPad, IPTV Stream Player comes with powerful built in video player IPTV SmartStream Player Features: - Supports major video formats - 4K Content supports - Subtitle and Dual Audio - Global Search - Global favourites -Recent Playlist - Parental Control - Hide Content - Multiple Language Supports -Speed Test IMPORTANT SmartStream Player doesn't provide any sources of TV channels. It is a player only. You need to add a playlist from your IPTV provider to be able to watch TV channels. The Official IPTV Stream Player does not contain any media content. This app is a video player like other video player NOTES: NOTES: -IPTV Smart Stream Player does NOT provide, host, sell, or stream any TV channels or media content. -The app does NOT include any preloaded channels, playlists, or subscriptions. -Users must add their own legally obtained IPTV playlists or streams (Xtream Codes API, M3U/M3U8). -Smart Stream Player is only a media player and not an IPTV service or content provider. -All content streamed through the app is entirely provided and managed by the user. -Only legally obtained streams are allowed in Our app, Import your own legally obtained IPTV playlist or stream. -The app does NOT sell access to live TV, movies, or series. -Premium features do not unlock or provide any content. -No subscription inside our app is tied to official channels. -Our app do not sell access to content. -Our app do not facilitate illegal access. -Smart Stream Player has no affiliation with any third-party IPTV providers. -Streaming copyrighted material without proper authorization is not supported. -EPG availability depends on the user’s playlist provider and cannot be guaranteed. -Users are responsible for ensuring the legality of the content they stream. -We do not promote or offer any copyrighted content. -Users have to add their own content. -Screenshots shown on this page are provided as examples only. -We don't sell any copyright content. -We don't endorse the streaming of copyright content

Screenshots

iPlay4 screens
IPTV SmartStream Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IPTV SmartStream Player at weekly against iPlay's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iPlay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and IPTV SmartStream Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPlay ships an update every 3 months, IPTV SmartStream Player weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iPlay versus IPTV SmartStream Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPlayIPTV SmartStream Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNgo Truc MaiASAPP STUDIO

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iPlay

Subscriptions3
  • Premium weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

IPTV SmartStream Player

One-time1
  • SmartStream Player Lifetime Access$0.99

Questions

Is iPlay free?
iPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IPTV SmartStream Player free?
IPTV SmartStream Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iPlay or IPTV SmartStream Player have ads?
Both iPlay and IPTV SmartStream Player show ads.
Which is updated more often, iPlay or IPTV SmartStream Player?
iPlay ships an update every 3 months, and IPTV SmartStream Player weekly. Most recently, iPlay was updated on September 9, 2026 and IPTV SmartStream Player on September 7, 2026.

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